Grand Canyon University’s innovative doctoral degree programs prepare learners for leadership roles in their professions, communities and society. Our dynamic online learning community, integrated dissertation process, wealth of resources and collaborative environment support a successful and meaningful doctoral journey.
We believe earning a doctoral degree is a journey and similar to climbing a mountain—challenging, invigorating and completely rewarding when you reach the top. Our goal is to help you conquer your own mountain and succeed on your doctoral journey.
Readers of The Doctoral Journey blog, presented by the College of Doctoral Studies, will find resourceful and knowledgeable posts regarding the doctoral process, research best practices and dissertation tips among other topics from GCU’s doctoral faculty.

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The mission of Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies is to construct a unique doctoral experience for our learners by connecting them with faculty within an exciting learning community. We want to engage our students in the journey to becoming a scholar-practitioner. To do this, we use principles to develop programs grounded in adult learning theory while providing integrative, structured and learning-centered doctoral degrees.

Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies offers several programs that can help professionals develop in-demand skills to advance their career. If you’re considering earning your doctorate, then watch this video to hear Dr. Michael Berger, dean of the College of Doctoral Studies, discuss the question: How long does it takes to earn a doctorate?

Grand Canyon University offers a broad selection of doctoral degree programs to help make learning more convenient for our learners. These programs help make it possible for working professionals to deepen their knowledge, broaden their skillset and further their career. If you’re pursuing your doctorate or planning to, then consider the following strategies that can help promote your success:

No matter which doctoral degree you are pursuing at Grand Canyon University, you should strive to balance your educational goals and maintain your overall health. To help make this path easier, consider the following advice to support your overall wellness while earning your doctorate:

Are you enrolled in a program offered by GCU’s College of Doctoral Studies? If so, then you’re on your way to developing an enhanced skillset and greater depth of knowledge that can help further your career and improve your professional performance. While this journey is both personally and professionally rewarding, there may be times throughout your journey where you experience stress. During your studies, consider the following tips for avoiding burnout:

Value is a highly subjective concept. While a painting might be worth millions of dollars to one person, to another it might just be a picture on a wall. When considering pursuing your DBA, EdD or PhD through Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies, it is important to consider what its true value is to you. Begin by assessing the benefits, remembering that ultimately you are determining the value of a doctorate degree for you – your individual life, career and family.

Cohorts are small groups of learners who undertake their doctoral journey in a supportive and collaborative environment. The way cohorts operate can vary greatly from institution to institution. At Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies, our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in General Psychology and Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership cohorts use an innovative hybrid approach that blends online study with on-campus classes one evening per week.

Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies is pleased to offer a variety of resources to learners, including the Office of Research and Dissertations, in-person Doctoral Residencies and more. One such resource is the Doctoral Community Network™ (DC Network™), an online learning community, accessible remotely through desktops, laptops and tablets. What makes the DC Network™ unique? Find out below:

Advancing your education by earning a doctoral degree is a great step to achieving your personal and professional goals. But you must remember to maintain your own health while you’re earning your doctorate. Use these tips to help yourself stay healthy and happy during your time in a doctorate program at Grand Canyon University:

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